by Erica Cardenas, LCSW | Aug 20, 2022 | General Learning For Professionals, Resources
In my experience as a therapist, I have noticed that there are few resources for professionals to learn about treating eating disorders. I have heard therapists, psychiatrists, and case managers say they have had little training on these topics. Further, access to...
by Erica Cardenas, LCSW | Mar 19, 2022 | General Learning For Professionals, Resources, Students/Prospective Students
Like many others, I collect a large amount of therapy and social work-related books. I have every intention to read them and hope I finish at least a good handful soon. However, that is just not in the cards for me right now. I imagine many people are like me and want...
by Erica Cardenas, LCSW | Feb 19, 2022 | General Learning For Professionals, Resources
If you are like me and your primary population is NOT children under 5, yet you still work with them from time-to-time, then you also may have found yourself wondering what your role is since you cannot do regular talk-therapy. While most work in my experience with...
by Erica Cardenas, LCSW | Jan 22, 2022 | General Learning For Professionals, Resources
Bipolar Disorder, both types, is a commonly misunderstood disorder by clinicians and the general public alike. As with any disorder, thoroughly reading the DSM-5 is so important. Don’t sleep on the differential diagnosis and diagnostic features sections only....
by Erica Cardenas, LCSW | Sep 18, 2021 | General Learning For Professionals, Mental Health Basics, Resources
I have found that, when I have a client who has been diagnosed with Autism, the family members and client are not always given the psychoeducation they need. I spent some time finding some resources on Autism. Autism Speaks (Website and Hotline, English and Spanish):...
by Erica Cardenas, LCSW | Jun 30, 2021 | General Learning For Professionals, Mental Health Basics, Resources
Among the most common diagnoses I see is ADHD. While common, it is often misunderstood and rarely viewed in a strengths-based way. Below are a variety of resources to share with families or simply to review for yourself. While it may not be possible or even helpful to...